Marshall County Property Taxes
Marshall County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$229/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.99%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$137,800
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,791
$233/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,670
$223/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#70
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Marshall County, Illinois
Marshall County taxes exceed national median
Marshall County's effective tax rate of 1.991% surpasses the national median of 1.728%, ranking it in the 61st percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,743 nearly matches the national median of $2,690, even though homes here are substantially less expensive at $137,800 versus the national median of $281,900.
Marshall ranks well above Illinois average
At 1.991%, Marshall County's effective tax rate ranks among the highest in Illinois, exceeding the state average of 1.831% by 0.16 percentage points. The median property tax of $2,743 is 1.4% higher than the state median of $2,782.
Highest-taxed county in the region
Marshall County's 1.991% rate is the highest among its neighbors—notably above Madison County (1.925%) and significantly above Marion County (1.707%). This elevated rate reflects concentrated local service demands in this small central Illinois county.
Budget $2,743 for annual property tax
On Marshall County's median home value of $137,800 and effective rate of 1.991%, residents pay approximately $2,743 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-related fees, this obligation can reach $2,791.
Challenge your assessment value
Marshall County's elevated tax rate makes assessment accuracy especially important for homeowners seeking relief. Contact the Marshall County Assessor about requesting a reassessment or appeal—correcting even small overvaluations can yield meaningful savings.
How Marshall County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Marshall County
1.99%
Effective rate
Illinois Avg
1.90%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.